1996 Innocenti Mille vs. 1999 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1999 Kia Potentia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Innocenti Mille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Innocenti Mille would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1996 Innocenti Mille. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1996 Innocenti Mille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Potentia weights approximately 610 kg more than 1996 Innocenti Mille. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Kia Potentia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Kia Potentia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Innocenti Mille, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Kia Potentia (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Innocenti Mille. (72 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Innocenti Mille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Innocenti Mille | 1999 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Innocenti | Kia |
| Model | Mille | Potentia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2720 mm |
